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MoreNew Delhi Daniel Kahneman, who won the Nobel Prize for his pioneering theories on behavioral economics, has died. He was 90. The Israeli-American psychologist died peacefully on Wednesday, according to a release from Princeton University, whose faculty he had joined in 1993. His cause of death was not provided. Kahneman, who also wrote the best-selling book Thinking, Fast and Slow, helped debunk the notion that people’s behavior is driven by rational decision-making, and instead is…
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MoreSherif El-Tawil is a professor of civil and environmental engineering at the University of Michigan.The MV Dali, a 984-foot, 100,000-ton cargo ship, rammed into the Francis Scott Key Bridge when leaving Baltimore harbor on March 26, 2024, causing a portion of the bridge to collapse.In an interview, University of Michigan civil engineer…
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MoreThe coach of Oxford’s crew taking part in the Boat Race described the pollution in London’s River Thames as a “national disgrace” as the company responsible for its upkeep faces mounting financial difficulties that critics say will need it to be taken back into state hands.Testing by a campaign group…
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MoreGame, set, match! Zendaya’s Challengers press tour is in full swing, as the star is out in Australia doing her first round of promo in court-adjacent attire. Earlier this week, she wore a dazzling green custom Loewe dress–designed by creative director Jonathan Anderson, who’s responsible for the tennis-themed film’s costumes–adorned with lashings of glitter, along with the silhouette of a tennis player in action. Now, Zendaya is keeping the theme going with a fresh…
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MoreHome Depot will buy building materials supplier SRS Distribution in an $18.25 billion deal, in the top U.S. home improvement chain’s largest deal as it looks to broaden its professional customer base to better tackle tepid demand. The company and rival Lowe’s Cos. have projected a slower recovery this year as U.S. consumers pause big home remodeling and renovation projects due to sticky inflation.This has put pressure on the Do-It-Yourself (DIY) segment, which makes up about half of Home Depot’s business, and the company has sharpened its focus on “Pro-customers” such as professional builders, contractors, handymen to drive sales. Ticker…
Decreasing sitting time by as little as 30 minutes daily can lower blood pressure, according to a new study.Researchers say reducing sitting time was comparable to increasing physical activity and lowering blood pressure.They said that older adults typically sit 60% to 80% of their awake time.Older adults might be able to lower their blood pressure by reducing sitting time, even by as little as 30 minutes per day.That’s according to a new study by Kaiser Permanente that was published today in the journal JAMA Network Open.Kaiser Permanente officials said they created a program to see if sitting less could reduce…
New York YouTube says hundreds of thousands of creators are now earning a paycheck from posting short-form videos on the platform, as it ramps up its race to compete with rivals like TikTok and Instagram. It hasn’t been cheap: the Google-owned platform is shelling out tens of thousands of dollars to some of its top Shorts creators like beauty influencer Sydney Morgan every month. YouTube began offering creators a share of ad revenue for Shorts last year as its TikTok copycat feature struggled to stand out in the fiercely competitive landscape of online short-form video. Now, more than a quarter…
Last updated: March 28, 2024 08:03 EDT | 2 min read https://cimg.co/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/28142323/1711635803-ee1f997e-89ce-4b2c-80e8-803ef34ec883.mp3 Listen to Article 00:00 / 00:00 Western Europe has emerged as a leading region in global crypto adoption, attracting a substantial number of daily traders, ranging from 1.2 million to 1.5 million individuals.According to a new research from Bitget, Germany and France are at the forefront of activity in the region, while Austria has experienced the most significant yearly growth, witnessing a remarkable 70% surge in users. Germany closely followed with a 69% increase, while other Western European countries demonstrated slower growth rates ranging between 15% and 20%.When compared to other regions,…
California-based electric vehicle startup Fisker slashed the prices of some of its vehicles as it fights to avoid bankruptcy after a potential deal with another automaker fell through. The manufacturer’s suggested retail price for the 2023 Ocean electric SUV lineup in the U.S., which is equipped with Fisker’s 2024 Ocean OS software version 2.0, fell by tens of thousands of dollars.Fisker lowered the MSRP for the 2023 Ocean Extreme trim from $61,499 to $37,499, the company said Wednesday. The 2023 Ultra trim will be priced at $34,999, down from $52,999, and the 2023 Sport will be priced at $24,999, down…
A version of this story first appeared in Business’ Before the Bell newsletter. Not a subscriber? You can sign up right here. You can listen to an audio version of the newsletter by clicking the same link. Before the Bell is off on Friday, March 29 and will be back on Sunday, March 31. New York The first quarter of 2024 was a record-smasher for markets, even as Wall Street contended with higher-for-longer interest rates. Investors ended 2023 on an exuberant note. Markets overcame a regional banking crisis and geopolitical turmoil and entered a powerful bull market. The economy avoided…
FRESNO, Calif. — California is shaking things up in the roughly 2,400 bars and nightclubs across the state.Assembly Bill 1013 was passed unanimously in the legislature and signed into law by Governor Newsom last year. It requires all bars and nightclubs to have drink spiking drug testing kits available upon request.”These kits must test for controlled substances commonly used to spike drinks. The licensees can either choose to provide these kits at no cost or they can be sold at a reasonable amount, not to exceed the wholesale cost,” said Devin Blankenship of the California Department of Alcoholic Beverage Control.The…
‘Moving the needle’But despite this growing clash between the two governments, some feel the United States has done too little to press its ally to change course in Gaza.Sheline, who first shared her account with The Washington Post, was recruited to join the State Department as a foreign affairs officer in the bureau of Democracy, Human Rights and Labor as part of an Arabic language fellowship connected to her PhD program — and she quit last week just halfway into her two-year contract.Sheline said that U.S. policy toward Israel had made her job “almost impossible,” whether it was members of…
The prevalence of neurological and neurodevelopmental conditions has increased over the past decade.Although some of this increase may be due to better diagnosis, experts suggest that environmental factors could play a part.A new study has found that some common environmental chemicals damage vital brain cells called oligodendrocytes.The researchers suggest that this damage could help explain the rise in conditions such as autism-spectrum and attention-deficit disorders, as well as multiple sclerosis.The number of people diagnosed with neurodevelopmental conditions, such as autism-spectrum and attention-deficit disorders has increased greatly over the past decade. This could be a result of greater recognition and diagnosis…
London/Hong Kong China’s factories are churning out more steel, cars and solar panels than its slowing economy can use, forcing a flood of cheap exports into foreign markets. The oversupply of Chinese goods in key industries is stoking tensions between the world’s biggest manufacturer and its major trading partners, including the United States and the European Union. Its global trade surplus in goods has soared and is now approaching $1 trillion. The United States and the EU are fretting over potential “dumping” by China that is, exporting goods at artificially low prices with electric vehicles among the products caught…
Last updated: March 28, 2024 08:55 EDT | 2 min read KuCoin, a cryptocurrency exchange, has announced an airdrop of Bitcoin and its native KuCoin (KCS) token, totaling $10 million, to their loyal customers, despite recent US DOJ charges.KuCoin CEO Johnny Lyu announced the news in a letter published on the exchange’s blog. The move comes amid legal challenges and charges filed by the United States Justice Department against the exchange and its founders.KuCoin CEO Expresses Gratitude to Users, Announces Special Airdrop Event Our CEO @lyu_johnny wrote a letter to the #KuCoin community, addressing the recent challenge and expressing gratitude…
Dacher Keltner is on a mission to fill our lives with more awe.He has spent the last two decades studying awe, which he says is distinct from joy or fear, and how experiencing it can positively affect our bodies, our relationships with others and how we see and interact with the world around us.Keltner, a professor of psychology at the University of California, Berkeley and the director of the Greater Good Science Center recently chatted with us — Raj Punjabi and Noah Michelson, hosts of HuffPost’s “Am I Doing It Wrong?” podcast — about his work, specifically why we should…
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Criminal profiling, the technique of deciphering the psychological makeup of offenders, is a crucial part of solving true crime mysteries.By examining patterns, motives and psychological triggers, criminal profiling provides insights that often prove crucial in cracking the most puzzling cases.Continuously evolving alongside advancements in forensic technologies, criminal profiling has proven to be effective in aiding law enforcement.Read on to learn more about the inner workings of criminal profiling and the role it plays in the pursuit of justice.SERIAL KILLER JOHN WAYNE GACY TRIED TO ‘MANIPULATE’ CRIMINAL PROFILER IN DISCLOSED DEATH ROW LETTERWhat is criminal profiling?Criminal profiling is a method used…
Spring is in the air, and with that comes the promise of warm days and body-revealing fashions that may have you eyeing a new fitness routine. Your new spring workout routine may require an update to your athletic wear. When choosing an outfit for a spring workout, you can consider comfort, breathability and support. The right set of workout clothes will make you feel good and motivate you to move. Are you new to running? Don’t worry. We have you covered with moisture-wicking, cute outfits that motivate you to get out of the door. Or maybe yoga is more your speed?…